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Hamburger vs. Waffle — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Hamburger and Waffle?

  • Hamburger is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Zinc, and Vitamin B6, yet Waffle is higher in Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Hamburger's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 50% more.
  • Hamburger has 4 times more Zinc than Waffle. While Hamburger has 2.87mg of Zinc, Waffle has only 0.68mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Waffle is lower.

We used Fast foods, hamburger; double, regular, patty; plain and Waffles, plain, prepared from recipe types in this article.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Hamburger
Hamburger
6
:
4
Waffle
Waffle
Contains more Iron +24.7%
Contains more Potassium +42.1%
Contains less Sodium -19%
Contains more Zinc +322.1%
Contains more Copper +46.8%
Contains more Calcium +150%
Contains more Phosphorus +39.7%
Contains more Manganese +22.1%
Equal in Magnesium - 19
Hamburger
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 31% 108% 15% 59% 20% 54% 79% 31% 29% 0%
Waffle
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 77% 87% 14% 82% 15% 67% 19% 21% 35% 253%
Contains more Iron +24.7%
Contains more Potassium +42.1%
Contains less Sodium -19%
Contains more Zinc +322.1%
Contains more Copper +46.8%
Contains more Calcium +150%
Contains more Phosphorus +39.7%
Contains more Manganese +22.1%
Equal in Magnesium - 19

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Hamburger
Hamburger
4
:
5
Waffle
Waffle
Contains more Vitamin B3 +158.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +262.5%
Contains more Folate +21.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +476%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +21.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +38.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +56.5%
Hamburger
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 55% 58% 101% 19% 47% 43% 180% 0%
Waffle
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 14% 0% 0% 2% 66% 81% 39% 30% 13% 35% 32% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +158.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +262.5%
Contains more Folate +21.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +476%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +21.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +38.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +56.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Hamburger
Hamburger
3
:
2
Waffle
Waffle
Contains more Protein +116.2%
Contains more Carbs +36.5%
Contains more Other +73.2%
Equal in Fats - 14.1
Equal in Water - 42
Hamburger
17% 14% 24% 43% 2%
Protein: 17.08 g
Fats: 14.36 g
Carbs: 24.1 g
Water: 42.67 g
Other: 1.79 g
Waffle
8% 14% 33% 42% 3%
Protein: 7.9 g
Fats: 14.1 g
Carbs: 32.9 g
Water: 42 g
Other: 3.1 g
Contains more Protein +116.2%
Contains more Carbs +36.5%
Contains more Other +73.2%
Equal in Fats - 14.1
Equal in Water - 42

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Hamburger
Hamburger
1
:
2
Waffle
Waffle
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +56.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -43.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1685.5%
Hamburger
46% 50% 3%
Saturated Fat: 5.096 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.495 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.38 g
Waffle
22% 27% 52%
Saturated Fat: 2.866 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.521 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 6.785 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +56.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -43.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1685.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Hamburger Waffle
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hamburger Waffle Opinion
Net carbs 23.2g 32.9g Waffle
Protein 17.08g 7.9g Hamburger
Fats 14.36g 14.1g Hamburger
Carbs 24.1g 32.9g Waffle
Calories 295kcal 291kcal Hamburger
Fructose 2.03g Hamburger
Sugar 4.15g Waffle
Fiber 0.9g Hamburger
Calcium 102mg 255mg Waffle
Iron 2.88mg 2.31mg Hamburger
Magnesium 20mg 19mg Hamburger
Phosphorus 136mg 190mg Waffle
Potassium 226mg 159mg Hamburger
Sodium 414mg 511mg Hamburger
Zinc 2.87mg 0.68mg Hamburger
Copper 0.091mg 0.062mg Hamburger
Manganese 0.217mg 0.265mg Waffle
Selenium 46.2µg Waffle
Vitamin A 0IU 228IU Waffle
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 65µg Waffle
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg Waffle
Vitamin B1 0.217mg 0.263mg Waffle
Vitamin B2 0.25mg 0.347mg Waffle
Vitamin B3 5.365mg 2.073mg Hamburger
Vitamin B5 0.31mg 0.485mg Waffle
Vitamin B6 0.203mg 0.056mg Hamburger
Folate 56µg 46µg Hamburger
Vitamin B12 1.44µg 0.25µg Hamburger
Tryptophan 0.206mg 0.099mg Hamburger
Threonine 0.666mg 0.289mg Hamburger
Isoleucine 0.716mg 0.362mg Hamburger
Leucine 1.319mg 0.63mg Hamburger
Lysine 1.226mg 0.384mg Hamburger
Methionine 0.37mg 0.179mg Hamburger
Phenylalanine 0.677mg 0.395mg Hamburger
Valine 0.823mg 0.409mg Hamburger
Histidine 0.505mg 0.187mg Hamburger
Cholesterol 47mg 69mg Hamburger
Trans Fat 0.814g Waffle
Saturated Fat 5.096g 2.866g Waffle
Omega-3 - DHA 0.006g Waffle
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g Waffle
Monounsaturated Fat 5.495g 3.521g Hamburger
Polyunsaturated fat 0.38g 6.785g Waffle

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Hamburger Waffle
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Hamburger
26%
Waffle
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Hamburger
66%
Waffle

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Waffle
Waffle is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.15g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Waffle
Waffle is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.23g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Hamburger
Hamburger contains less Sodium (difference - 97mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hamburger
Hamburger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hamburger
Hamburger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Waffle - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175039/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.